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Five on a Treasure Island – a review of the unabridged audio

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Fiona

I’ve gotten quite into my audiobooks this past year – they definitely help me to read more. I can ‘read’ an audiobook during times when I couldn’t hold a print or ebook, like when I’m walking to work or on … Continue reading →

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The Famous Five Adventures Card Game played by Fiona

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Fiona

I persuaded Ewan to play this with me last night, and we fell into the same trap as Stef and I did. We drew a card on every turn (the instructions are not quite clear!) and made it pointless to … Continue reading →

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The Famous Five Card Game played by Fiona

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Fiona

I didn’t get around to listening to an audio drama for the blog this week (I think that was what I was meant to have done, at least!) so as Stef has arrived in Dundee tonight we decided to play … Continue reading →

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Learning French with The Famous Five by Chris

Posted on February 4, 2015 by worldofblyton

Elsewhere on this blog, Ellie has written about reading The Famous Five in French, and I want to add to that by recounting my experience of doing the same thing but for a very particular reason: as part of my … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island: An exciting dramatised adventure

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Fiona

No matter how hard I searched I could not find my Telegraph copy of Five on a Treasure Island, or Five Go Adventuring Again. I really can’t think where they’ve got to as I’d never have thrown them out. Stef … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 8

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Fiona

So at long last I have finished reading and comparing the two copies of the book! The last two chapters were actually quite light on alterations so it means I have time and words for a summary of sorts. First, … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 7

Posted on February 28, 2014 by Fiona

The book is getting to some of its most exiting scenes now, so I wonder what effect that will have had on the editor’s pen? [I’ll admit to one of my grammar problems now, I really struggle with affect and … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 6

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Fiona

So as promised here is the next two chapters of Five on a Treasure Island, compared to note any textual changes between them. (In case you’re just joining us, I’m comparing a 1965 17th impression to a 1997 paperback.) Earlier … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 5

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Fiona

I’m sure by now these posts don’t need any real introduction. This one looks at chapters nine and ten, and continues to suggest that more action equals more editing! Earlier posts can be found here, here, here and here. CHAPTER … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 4

Posted on January 17, 2014 by Fiona

Having read chapters seven and eight a line at a time I can now say I found thirteen changes between them (again, not including random adding and removing of hyphens or I’d be here for a week.) Apologies in advance, … Continue reading →

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World of Blyton Exclusive Interview with JEMIMA ROOPER

Posted on January 8, 2014 by worldofblyton

We’ve had this lurking in our drafts for a little while, and we’ve been so excited it was hard to keep it a secret. But finally, to make that first week back at work more bearable, here is our exclusive … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 3

Posted on January 3, 2014 by Fiona

Continuing with Five on a Treasure Island, I’ve looked at chapters five and six. It appears that as the excitement and action starts in the story, the editor’s pen has started to fall more heavily. In chapters five and six, … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition? part 2

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Fiona

Continuing on from my post two weeks ago, about the alterations in modern editions I’ve now looked at chapters three and four of Five on a Treasure Island. CHAPTER THREE: A QUEER STORY AND A NEW FRIEND The first edit … Continue reading →

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Five on a Treasure Island – How has Blyton’s original text fared in a modern edition?

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Fiona

Something that comes up again and again in discussions about Blyton’s books is the issue of updating. Some readers say that word as if it were a dirty thing, others say it positively. I’m in between really, I prefer to read … Continue reading →

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Corinna’s Confession: Five on a Treasure Island

Posted on August 28, 2013 by worldofblyton

I have a confession to make – I just bought my SIXTH copy of Five on a Treasure Island!  This might seem slightly barmy, but bear with me, and I’ll try to explain why. I think it makes sense to … Continue reading →

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Monday 25th August 2013: Our 200th blog

Posted on August 26, 2013 by pippastef

GOSH! This is our 200th post! Can you believe it? I’m not sure I can! But wow, we’re ten months into the blog now, and we’ve had some truly amazing support and some really smashing blogs! Lets hope we can … Continue reading →

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TV Series Comparison: Five on a Treasure Island

Posted on June 21, 2013 by pippastef

Author’s note: I’m sorry not to be able to bring you a blog from our fabulous Blyton weekend as promised on Monday, but I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time to write it, and certainly not well. So here’s … Continue reading →

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Series Synopsis: Famous Five Books 1-3

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Fiona

A short guide to the first three Famous Five adventures. There are some spoilers if you haven’t read the books yet. FIVE ON A TREASURE ISLAND, 1942 The Location: Kirrin Bay. The Kirrin Bay area has belonged to Aunt Fanny’s … Continue reading →

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